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Bushcraft for Beginners: Learning to Use Your Tools

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Bushcrafting is a rewarding skill that can teach you much about nature, survival, and self-reliance. Learn to use your tools like a pro – you will put yourself in a much stronger position to survive in the wild, and also build an even deeper connection with all the natural things around you. Start with the basics, keep practicing, and do not be afraid to make mistakes!

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Six Reasons to Get an Electric Cooler: Review of the Anker EverFrost Portable Cooler

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Thinking about buying a solar powered electric cooler? Here is why you might need one.

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Five tips for keeping your feet warm in cold weather

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If you’re outside in cold weather, your feet may get cold. These tips may help them stay warm.

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Manly, macho skin cream, bath soap and lotion for guys (and gals)

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Guys typically don’t sit around the campfire at the hunting camp discussing the best outdoor skin care. But these skin care products may change that. They did for me!

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Review: Get a sled for big game hunting safety and efficiency

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Dragging a deer or elk out of the woods is a good way to bring on a heart attack for the not-so fit, once-a-year hunter. A sled can be a sound investment, and make the hunt a little easier and safer.

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Review: Naturehike® lightweight down sleeping bag for backpacking and canoe camping

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Few items are more important to backpackers or prepper/survival types than a quality sleeping bag.

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10 gear items that can make deer hunting easier

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Once a hunter qualifies for AARP membership, hunting smart becomes the rule. Here are some gear suggestions that can make the experience somewhat easier for any hunter, but no less challenging.

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Afraid of the dark?

Is a headlamp the best survival light ? We review the Pelican 2765 LED Headlight

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You need several light sources in your survival/emergency gear, IMHO, and one of them should be a reliable headlamp.

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Patriot cooler review | Do you need a super cooler survival tool?

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Coolers are great for camping, football tailgate parties and for keeping the beer cold. But, really, do you need an expensive super cooler that keeps ice for days? You might be surprised.

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Who needs a derby? Me. Review of American Hat Maker Chaplin | Mens Felt Bowler Hat

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So who needs a derby hat? As far as outdoor or practicality goes a derby, or bowler, rates a C- or possibly a D. But I like mine and here is why.

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